OUR WORK
We hold weekly general meetings to help accelerate personal and professional development—and no two are the same. GM’s consist of case studies, workshops, speaker panels, and leadership development.
Case Studies: members collaborate to come up with creative solutions to complex problems From developing a turnaround strategy for Netflix to identifying acquisition targets for LVMH, our cases bridge real world financial events to the classroom.
Speaker Panels: we host industry professionals several times a quarter, providing FICers the chance to hear directly from industry professionals on how they’ve navigated success in their careers.
Lectures & Workshops: board members lead workshops focused on topics such as interview guidance, effective networking, financial modeling, and deck building. We aim to help members build a robust technical toolkit to equip them for success.
However, FIC’s support does not stop at GM. We direct FICers toward experiential learning opportunities through our partnerships & programs. We host our own Analyst Training Program (Wahdy Capital), and partner with the the River City Banking Academy (River City Bank), the UC Investments Academy (UC Investments) and external organizations such as Girls Who Invest, SEO, MLT, and more.
FIC Academy
Our training program for new members helps them explore and understand the fundamentals of finance, possible career opportunities, and the various recruiting timelines. Through a close-knit cohort system, new FICers bond together as a group while experiencing various industries and the day-to-day work streams associated with each. From learning how a venture capitalist sources new investments, to diving into the synergies and financial complexities of a M&A transaction, to creatively identifying opportunities for a F500’s growth strategy, FICers in Academy will be able to receive hands on opportunity to understand and immerse themselves in various careers.
Furthermore, a hallmark of the FIC experience is mentorship and social activities, and new FICers will receive one-on-one career counseling, mentorship from senior FIC members, and the opportunity to network and connect with Alumni. From grabbing lunch on weekends, to Topgolf, to hiking adventures, there are countless ways for new FICers to integrate themselves into the larger FIC community.
The program finishes with a capstone project where students have the opportunity to present to the rest of the club some of the careers of interest to them, while also showcasing some of the skills they’ve gained along the way.
Analyst Training Program
Our flagship Analyst Training Program (ATP) was started in 2018 in partnership with Wahdy Capital Management, a San Francisco-based investment management firm, to train FIC members for careers in the finance industry. Experienced members, with backgrounds across investment banking, equity research, and private equity serve as coaches, helping to instruct students within ATP. Through the first quarter of ATP, students learn what differentiates a good business from a mediocre one, intrinsically value a company, and ultimately present their findings to instructors and classmates.
Students who progress further continue their learning with a deep-dive into the macroeconomic drivers of the economy, selecting an industry of interest to explore further. From analyzing commodities, economic policy, and geo-political tension, students explore
At the end of the year-long program, students have the opportunity to intern with Wahdy Capital and put their knowledge and learnings into a hands-on experience. From analyzing market data and equities, students get the chance to see behind the scenes of an investment manager.